Announcement: Internet Chess Classes and Summer Tournament

FPAWN CHESS

INTERNET CHESS CLASSES AND SUMMER TOURNAMENT

MICHAEL AIGNER
USCF Life Master
www.fpawn.com

• Learn from Experienced Chess Coach of Many Elite Bay Area Juniors
• Intermediate (1000-1600) and Advanced (1400-1800) Students
• Class Size Restricted to 10 Students
• Each Class Begins with a Lecture (Approximately 60 Minutes)
• One Tournament Game (45 5 Time Control) in Each Class (Not USCF Rated)
• Internet Chess Club Membership Required ($30/year junior rate)

Session I

• Advanced Class (1400-1800) on Monday evenings

• Dates 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 from 8:00 to 10:30 PDT
  
• Lecture Topic: Survey of Past World Champions
  

• Intermediate Class (1000-1600) on Tuesday evenings

• Dates 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8 from 8:00 to 10:30 PDT
  
• Lecture Topic: Importance of Initiative in Chess
  

Session II (tentative dates--I might change 7/28-29 if a majority of students can't make it)

• Advanced Class (1400-1800) on Monday evenings

• Dates 7/28, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 from 8:00 to 10:30 PDT
  
• Lecture Topic: Sacrifices
  

• Intermediate Class (1000-1600) on Tuesday evenings

• Dates 7/29, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 from 8:00 to 10:30 PDT (note change!)
  
• Lecture Topic: Sicilian Accelerated Dragon for Black
  

FEE: $80 Per 4-Week Session. Please select the Advanced or Intermediate class.

REGISTRATION: Send email to michael@fpawn.com with your real name, ICC username, age, USCF rating, email address, phone number and the session you wish to sign up for. I will reply with further information, including how to pay. First come, first served.

IMPORTANT INFO: All classes will be conducted on the Internet Chess Club. The instructor examines a board for students to follow. He sets up a position or studies a game, communicating through text (kibitz) and by drawing on the board. The students may also speak with the instructor through text (kibitz or tell). Newcomers to online chess should check out this tutorial.

WARNING: Online classes are not for everyone! It is easy for students to become distracted and difficult for the teacher to monitor them. Parents are expected to watch the children closely.

QUESTIONS? Send email to Michael Aigner at michael@fpawn.com.